" my patroclus. " First grade, that's when it all started. When the boy with the ridiculous name and messy, blond hair ran into another boy with a ridiculous name and tanned, ebony skin. They grew jointed at the hip, one was only seen with the other. Achilles loved running, he loved telling everyone about his day; Patroclus loved the way the stars looked at night, he loved laughing at Achilles' jokes. And both of them eventually grew into teenagers who learned how to lose and how to smile brighter than the sun. Achilles has kissed far too many people and Patroclus has learned about each and every one of them. Patroclus lays in his bed, talking about the future, and Achilles listens to every word. And one day, Achilles learns that he only needs to kiss one person. One day, Patroclus knows something certain about his future. / / a work based off of the iliad's achilles & patroclus, but no knowledge about any of the characters or plot is needed to read and/or understand it / /

patroclus laughs and their teeth clash in a kiss and everything is golden and beautiful

"I didn't meant for it to happen." A/N: Probs are the story is better than this introduction, sorry, I just can't really find the right words for this part. Also, the watermark on the cover is me, I changed my @ a long while ago

If it was wrong for Achilles to worship his flawless face, kiss his pale lips and graze his soft skin; he was not sure if he wanted to be accepted under the set of proper authority. If it was truly such a taboo method to love another man-for no other woman had seized his heart quite like Patroclus had- then he would stand as a disgrace to the world. Tragedy/Romance **Contains Suggestive Content**

If only he hadn't let Patroclus go out without him.

Every Tuesday during football practice, sixteen year old Sem Bolton finds himself stealing glances at the gorgeous college boy jogging down the path next to the fields. He was his dirty little secret. His guilty pleasure. His unobtainable fantasy: safe and distant on the other side of the chainlink fence. Then, through a series of unpleasant events including being forced on a camping trip, it turns out his unobtainable fantasy is not so unobtainable after all. Not only is gorgeous college boy gay as well, he also wants to date Sem. Now, Sem was never one to play it safe. But outing himself was in a whole different league than testing his mother's patience or taking hits in the boxing ring. Was he really ready to date a guy, all consequences included? As if internal struggles weren't enough, count on girls, friends, and an estranged brother, to complicate stuff even further. Photo on the cover by: https://unsplash.com/@nickkarvounis

One thing is for certain: Aristos Achaion, the pride of Greece, is a force to be reckoned with. He fears no god, and certainly no man--but the same can not be said for a certain insect. ~ Lighthearted Patrochilles, enjoy!

Patrochilles AU Patroclus and Achilles were best friends as children, but when they got to high school they drifted apart. Achilles made lots of new friends, while Patroclus is the loner, with Greek foreign exchange student Briseis as his only friend. Now Achilles needs his help, but, afraid of getting hurt again, Patroclus is reluctant to let him back into his life.

Patroclus and Achilles versus the world.

Ever wondered about those Disney movies or fairytales your parents read you before bedtime? Did you know there's a whole different story about the Beauty and the Beast or the Lost Boys from Peter Pan? If you don't want your childhood ruined, don't read this book. If you're willing to take a risk and look at what's beyond the singing princesses and adorable animals, I'm not stopping you from reading the book. #174 in Fantasy Cover art by: @Baneen121